Vietnam High School Student Hospitalized After Brutal Billiards Hall Attack

A high school boy in Nghe An Province suffered a severe brain injury after being attacked by two classmates at a local billiards club, sparking public outrage over youth violence in Vietnam.

Shocking Attack at Local Billiards Hall

Authorities in Bich Hao Commune confirmed that on the evening of October 27, a violent altercation broke out at “Billiards 98” in Giang Tien Hamlet.

According to witnesses, N.H.B.D, a 10th-grade student, was suddenly attacked by two classmates — identified as N.X.M and T.H.H, both also in Grade 10 — who allegedly used billiard cues as weapons.

The victim sustained a severe head injury and was immediately rushed to the Nghe An General Friendship Hospital for emergency surgery.

Caught on Camera

Footage from the billiards hall’s security cameras shows a group of around eight students gathered around a billiards table when the incident erupted.
One boy is seen charging at D., striking him multiple times before another student in a white shirt joined the assault.

The victim collapsed to the ground while others tried to intervene, but the attackers continued beating him with the cue sticks, causing traumatic brain injury.

Investigation Underway

Nguyen Khanh Thanh, Chairman of Bich Hao Commune, confirmed that local police are investigating the case and that the school — Dang Thai Mai High School — has reported the incident to the Department of Education and Training.

“The school has cooperated with authorities and sent teachers to visit and support the student’s family,” Thanh said.

Community Shock and Concern

Relatives of the victim shared that D. suffered a severe skull fracture and brain trauma, remaining in a coma for two days before undergoing surgery. He is now in stable condition but still under close observation.

The incident has reignited debate over school violence and mental health among Vietnamese youth, with many calling for stronger preventive measures and better conflict resolution education in schools.

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Source: Vietnam Insider